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A dvancing the Model in a c hanging w orld : Reflections on s ocietal v alues and t rends

A dvancing the Model in a c hanging w orld : Reflections on s ocietal v alues and t rends. FWS Region 5 Biologists Meeting February 17, 2011. Presentation Outline. Evolution of national conservation policy Societal changes Conflicts with the NA Model Conservation challenges

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A dvancing the Model in a c hanging w orld : Reflections on s ocietal v alues and t rends

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  1. AdvancingtheModel in a changing world: Reflections on societal values and trends FWS Region 5 Biologists Meeting February 17, 2011

  2. Presentation Outline • Evolution of national conservation policy • Societal changes • Conflicts with the NA Model • Conservation challenges • Planning for the future

  3. 1908 Governors’ Conference • Participants • Issues of the day • Forests • Water • Minerals • Conservation • Development

  4. 1930 American Game Policy • Issues of the day • Artificial propagation • Predator control • Human population growth • Habitat decline • Increased agricultural and forestry operations • Private landowner incentives • Wildlife education and profession • Conservation funding

  5. 1973 North AmericanWildlife Policy • Issues of the day • All habitat types • All species of fish and wildlife • International scope • Ecosystem services • Conservation funding • Private landowner incentives • Agency competencies

  6. 2008 White House Conference • Issues of the day • Conservation funding • Habitat conservation • Land access • Recruitment and retention • Agency coordination • Climate change • Energy development

  7. Societal Changes - Then • Production economy (2 World Wars) • Urban, suburban, rural • Technology – horse, car, plane, moon • Baby boomer population growth • Trust in government (until the 60’s)

  8. Societal Changes - Now • Production v. service economy • Increased urbanization • Technology – social media • Minority population growth • Trust in government

  9. What does this societal change mean for conservation? • Focus on a service-oriented approach • Engage urban residents • Adopt new communication technology • Develop minority-based conservation programs – “diversity” • “Public’s trust” does not portend well for the “Public Trust Doctrine”

  10. Conflicts with the NA Model • Privatization of wildlife • Privatization of access • Wildlife markets • Enforcement of wildlife laws • Legitimate purpose and use • Professionalism v. politics & courts • Democracy of hunting

  11. Current Conservation Challenges • Habitat destruction and fragmentation • Climate change • Water quantity and quality • Fish and wildlife health • Contaminants and pollution • Hunter and angler recruitment • Increased human population • Energy development • Agricultural production • Agency coordination • Conservation funding

  12. Planning for the Future • Habitat conservation • Climate change • Agency coordination • Science for decision-making • Strategic Habitat Conservation • Landscape Conservation Cooperatives • Climate Science Centers • State Wildlife Action Plans • National Fish Habitat Action Plan

  13. Planning for the Future Conservation Funding

  14. Planning for the Future • Conservation funding: • State Wildlife Action Plans – State Wildlife Grants

  15. Planning for the Future • Conservation funding: • State Wildlife Action Plans – State Wildlife Grants • Wildlife and Hunting Heritage Conservation Council

  16. Planning for the Future • Conservation funding: • State Wildlife Action Plans – State Wildlife Grants • Wildlife and Hunting Heritage Conservation Council • Council to Advance Hunting and Shooting Sports

  17. Planning for the Future • Conservation funding: • State Wildlife Action Plans – State Wildlife Grants • Wildlife and Hunting Heritage Conservation Council • Council to Advance Hunting and Shooting Sports • Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation

  18. Planning for the Future • Conservation funding: • State Wildlife Action Plans – State Wildlife Grants • Wildlife and Hunting Heritage Conservation Council • Council to Advance Hunting and Shooting Sports • Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation • Teaming With Wildlife

  19. Planning for the Future • Conservation funding: • State Wildlife Action Plans – State Wildlife Grants • Wildlife and Hunting Heritage Conservation Council • Council to Advance Hunting and Shooting Sports • Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation • Teaming With Wildlife • America’s Great Outdoors Initiative

  20. Planning for the Future • Conservation funding: • State Wildlife Action Plans – State Wildlife Grants • Wildlife and Hunting Heritage Conservation Council • Council to Advance Hunting and Shooting Sports • Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation • Teaming With Wildlife • America’s Great Outdoors Initiative

  21. Planning for the Future “Recognize the non-shooting protectionist and the scientistas sharing with sportsmen and landowners the responsibility for conservation of wild life as a whole. Insist on a joint conservation program, jointly formulated and jointly financed.” Source: 1930 American Game Policy (emphasis theirs)

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